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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,775.34, 676,759.21 and 271,761.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,775.34, 676,759.21 and 271,761.49 is: 407,098.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,775.34 : 676,759.21 = 271,761.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,775.34/676,759.21 = 271,761.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,775.34x = 676,759.21 × 271,761.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,775.34x = 183,917,089,588.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,917,089,588.96/451,775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,098.56

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